Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Canton
Canton, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,509
Population
24,335
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A wooded suburb with four golf courses
Wooded
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Suburban
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Golf
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Peaceful
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Upscale
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The city of Canton is a densely wooded suburb approximately 15 miles southwest of Downtown Boston. Home to several golf courses and spacious parks, Canton has a park-like atmosphere and an active community. Canton is lined with picturesque single-family homes and towering trees, not to mention the welcoming neighbors. Apartments in Canton are mid-range to high-end, and residents appreciate the small-town feeling while still living in the Great Boston area. Although the city is mainly residential, there are a few small businesses in town like the popular Trillium Brewing Company on Shawmut Road.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$128,667
Average: $157,779
Education
11,574
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,018
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Canton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Canton, MA is $2,508 for one bedroom, $2,925 for two bedrooms, and $3,826 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canton has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,508/month
878 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,091/month
2,413 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Canton, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
534 Students
Dean S. Luce Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
509 Students
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
473 Students
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
718 Students
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
971 Students
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical
Public
Grades 9-12
924 Students
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary
- Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon
- Mass Audubon's Blue Hills Trailside Museum
- Blue Hills Reservation
- Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.